Senior Building Inspector

An employee in this class supervises the work of Building Inspectors by scheduling their daily activity and by reviewing the results of their work. In the absence of supervisory responsibilities, an employee in this class is responsible for the analysis and review, prior to the issuance of a building permit, of building plans and specifications for structural soundness and types of materials used, for ensuring that zoning rules and regulations are adhered to and that building codes, particularly those concerning structural safety, are conformed to. A significant part of the work is discussions held with contractors, building and owners in regard to approval or disapproval of plans and the explanation of the building and zoning codes in relationship to the plans submitted. Work is performed with considerable independence, although a supervisor is available for discussions on difficult and technical problems. Work is performed under supervision of a higher level Building Inspector who may review work while in progress and upon completion for conformance with the established codes and regulations. Performs related work as required.

Graduation from a standard senior high school, vocational school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of experience in building construction or inspectional or investigative work enforcing codes and ordinances relating to the safety of building structures and occupancy; two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

The written test will cover
knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in such areas as:
1. Inspection procedures and principles; 2. Building construction and rehabilitation; 3. Understanding and interpreting building plans and requirements; 4. Understanding and interpreting codes and ordinances; 5. Supervision.

is not required for taking any examinations. However, some jurisdictions, such as schools, libraries, etc., give hiring preference to residents. Some towns also require employees to establish residency within the township. For employment in a Suffolk County Department, with only limited exceptions set forth in Suffolk County Law, residency within Suffolk County or Nassau County is required within five years of employment with the county. In any case in which residency preference is given, the appointee(s) must meet a specific residency standard as defined in the Civil Service Rules. 16. Saturday
Sabbath Observers and handicapped persons:
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